A kickboxing tournament dedicated to the memory of National Hero of Azerbaijan Asif Yusif oğlu Məhərrəmov will be held at the Hövsan Olympic Sports Complex on 31 May 2026. The tournament is supported by the leadership of the WAKO Azerbaijan Kickboxing Federation and jointly organised by the “RM” Sports Club and 28 Medical Center.
A total of 304 athletes, 10 of them girls, from 28 clubs representing different regions of the country will take part. The programme includes 30 gala bouts. The contests will take place on 2 rings and 2 tatamis and will be officiated by 28 referees. The official opening ceremony will begin at 16:00.
The tournament aims to honour the memory of National Hero Asif Yusif oğlu Məhərrəmov, to promote patriotism among young people and to support the development of kickboxing in the country. Its slogan is “Kickboxing against drug addiction and juvenile crime”.
The tournament poster carries the logos of the federation, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Baku), the “RM” Sports Club, CBC Sport and Real TV. The federation said: “We proudly remember our heroes and always keep their memory alive!”
Source: WAKO Azerbaijan (Facebook)